At the onset of the 2025 NBA Finals was an NBA betting upset win by the Pacers. Indiana beat Oklahoma City 111-110 as 10-point road dogs. Next came a 123-107 win by the Thunder as 11.5-point home favorites to even the series. But Indiana achieved its mission of getting a split on the road in Oklahoma City. Thus, the Pacers now have home-court advantage as the series heads to Indiana for Games 3 and 4. So far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Pacers have demonstrated tenacity and resilience. Still, Oklahoma City remains the heavy favorite.
2025 NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | -5 -115 | 228 -110 | -210 |  |
| Indiana Pacers | +5 -105 | 228 -110 | +180 | |
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2025 NBA Finals Series Schedule
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
- Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wed., June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Fri., June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 5*: Pacers at Thunder (Mon., June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 6*: Thunder at Pacers (Thu., June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 7*: Pacers at Thunder (Sun., June 22, 8 p.m. ET)
* If necessary | All games on ABC and ESPN+
Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
Namely, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
The Thunder evened the series 1-1 heading into Wednesday’s Game 3 in Indianapolis. Gilgeous-Alexander added eight assists and five rebounds and went 11 of 12 from the free-throw line.
Initially, after letting a 15-point fourth-quarter leap slip away in Game 1, Oklahoma City didn’t give the Pacers such an opening this time around.
The Thunder took the lead for good late in the first quarter. Correlate that early in the second quarter, OKC stretched their lead to 23 with a 19-2 run. Specifically, the Thunder was fueled by both their defense and Gilgeous-Alexander’s finishes on the other end.
While Jalen Williams wasn’t overly efficient, scoring 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting, he did go 8-for-9 at the free-throw line and added five assists. Additionally, Chet Holmgren finished with 15 points while Alex Caruso added 20 and Aaron Wiggins 18 off the bench. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton, who hit the game-winning shot in Game 1, led the Pacers with 17 points, 12 in the fourth quarter.
Oklahoma City covered only five of its most recent seven games. Four of their last six games went over the sportsbook total.
Indiana Pacers Overview
Tyrese Haliburton hit a 21-foot pull-up jumper in the final second as the Indiana Pacers completed a stunning comeback. To illuminate, the Indiana took a 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers hadn’t led in the game until Halliburton drained the shot with 0.3 seconds remaining.
Previously, Indiana trailed by 15 early in the fourth quarter before chipping away at the Thunder’s lead. Namely, Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner each scored eight points in the period. The Pacers cut the deficit to one with 48.6 seconds remaining on Pascal Siakam’s putback following a missed 3-point attempt by Nembhard. Following Haliburton’s shot, Oklahoma City tried to lob inside, but Siakam batted it away as time expired to end the game.
Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Additionally, Obi Toppin contributed 17 points off the bench, Turner scored 15, and Nembhard added 14. Haliburton finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 to lead the Thunder, shooting 14 of 30 from the field. Finally, Jalen Williams contributed 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting while Chet Holmgren was just 2 of 9 for six points.
Late on, Indiana got the money in seven of its most recent ten games. Four of their last seven games went under the NBA betting total.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Series Matchup
In this series, the Pacers got the money in three of their latest five meetings with the Thunder. Additionally, seven of the last ten games between Indiana and Oklahoma City went over the total.
At Indiana, the Pacers covered the spread in four of their last seven home games agaisnt the Thunder. Additionally, the Pacers and Thunder have gone over the total in four of their last five meetings at Indiana.
Specifically at Oklahoma City, the Thunder saw the payout window in four of their most recent games agaisnt the Pacers. The Thunder and Pacers went over the total in three of their last five meetings at Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Indiana offers far better value as a team that can win the series at a great price.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers SBG Best Bet: Indiana Pacers.